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Build a Real-Time Chat Application

Learn how to build a fully functional real-time chat app with WebSockets, React, and Node.js from scratch.

January 15, 202445 min read
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# Build a Real-Time Chat Application In this tutorial, we'll build a complete real-time chat application using WebSockets. You'll learn how to set up bidirectional communication between the client and server, handle multiple users, and create a polished UI. ## What You'll Build By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a fully functional chat application with: - Real-time message delivery - User presence indicators - Typing indicators - Message history - Multiple chat rooms ## Prerequisites - Basic knowledge of React and Node.js - Node.js installed on your machine - A code editor (VS Code recommended) ## Step 1: Setting Up the Project Let's start by creating our project structure...

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